Job Title: Scrub Tech (Full-Time)
- This position will require the Surgical technologist to assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. They will prepare and organize the operating room, clean and sterilize equipment, and maintain a sterile environment. They will also assist with monitoring PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies and help with cleaning and sterilizing all surgical instruments.
- Receives report and room assignment.
- Performs surgical hand scrub according to procedure.
- Prior to the first scheduled procedure of the day, damp dusting horizontal surfaces: 1. includes tables, equipment, overhead spotlights including arms, and other ceiling and wall mounted equipment; and 2. damp dusting with a clean cloth moistened with cleaner/disinfectant or alcohol.
- Prepares for procedure: 1. Checks case cart. Reads the attending physician's preference card and verifies availability of all needed equipment and supplies, 2. Opens supplies for procedure with assistance from Circulating RN, if available. 3. Scrubs, gowns and gloves according to procedure. 4. Sets up for procedure using back table and mayo as indicated by procedure. 5. Checks functioning and completeness of appropriate equipment, i.e., drills, scopes, etc. 6. Performs initial count with Circulating RN.
- During the procedure: 1. Assists the team into gowns and gloves. 2. Assists the attending physician in draping of the patient and sterile field. 3. Watches the progress of the procedure; anticipates physician's needs to prevent delay and maintain a safe environment. 4. Keeps the Circulating RN informed on such things as specimens, changes in the procedure, presence of infection, etc. 5. Keeps used instruments free of blood and tissue by wiping with wet sponge (using only sterile water). Ophthalmic instruments may be wiped using BSS. 6. Prepares for and performs closing counts according to procedure. 7. Applies sterile dressing; protects dressing with a sterile towel before cleaning rest of surgical site. 8. Removes any remaining instruments from operative/procedure field. 9. Rolls draping material into waste hamper at foot of procedure table; confines gross contamination to the immediate area. 10. Removes prep solution from patient's skin around incision site. 11. Assists with patient transfer to stretcher/bed.
- Takes instruments to soiled utility room for processing. Assists with the processing as indicated by schedule and assignment. Places soiled linen, trash, and sharps in designated containers in holding area.
- Assists with terminal cleaning of operating/procedure room. Refer to "Housekeeping Procedures for the Center."
- Returns unused sterile supplies and equipment and extra furniture to proper storage areas.
- Opens sterile supplies for next case.
Preparation for next day
1. Checks the next day's assignment. Assembles equipment and supplies needed for those cases. Handles questions concerning special requests and routine needs. 2. Checks and restocks supply cabinet, drawers, and anesthesia machine in accordance with routine stock supply requirements.
Education/Experience/Requirements
- A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required
- Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.
